Pineapple : Production and Processing

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction, history origin and distribution. 2. Botany. 3. Varieties and improvement breeding. 4. Propagation, planting and plant density. 5. Nutrition. 6. Interculture.  7. Irrigation. 8. Inflorescence, fruit development and yield. 9. Pests, disease, plant and fruit abnormalities and their management. 10. Harvesting and yield. 11. Postharvest management. References. Index.

This book is offering comprehensive coverage of Pineapple : Production and Processing which will be useful for horticulturists processors entrepreneurs orchardists scientists, UG and PG students. The book integrates detailed information on botany, taxonomy breeding propagation nutrition physiology flowering and fruiting plant protection measures, on farm handling post harvest management maturity indices, safe harvesting processing and technology for making value added products. Subject matter  is described from the preliminary to the present level of knowledge in a systematic manner. The book is well illustrated describing the state of art technology. (jacket)